Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Breton

Find the error! What's wrong in this picture? ;)

A year already ... A year away from friends and family is a long time, even if Skype erases distances. But how did people do before without skype? They had to bleed with astronomical phone bills! Or wait endlessly letters and parcels which placed days or even months to arrive ...

One Year Already ... One year long, far away from our friends and family ... It's a long time, Even though Skype Makes It Easier to keep in touch. How did "people do Before the Internet or Skype? They Might get very expensive phone bills or wait forever for letters or parcels to travel overseas ...

So naturally, when our friends Brittany, Michael and Hong Nga, told us they were coming a few days in Vancouver, we were ecstatic! Hong Nga is the heart Yared mom, her mom adoption as he calls it. She has recently done him a tribute by making one of these characters in the manual FLE on which it is working. Yared dans un manuel de FLE ! Véridique ! lol

So you could imagine how happy we were when Hong Nga and Michel, our friends from Brittany, told us they planned to spend a few days with us in Vancouver! Hong Nga is Yared's adoptive mother as he likes to call her. She recently paid tribute to him in naming one of the characters of her latest French learning book after him! Awesome! Children will learn French with Yared! :D

Un peu de promo pour les amis!! Si vous voulez enseigner le français avec Yared, allez faire un tour chez Samir Editeur !
Teaching With French Yared? Go to Samir Publisher !

A program seduction concrete had been planned so that they fall under the spell of our marine city. Obligatory passage through Granville Island and Agro course for a really good espresso, with water taxi ride in False Creek. We Planned

has seductive sight-seeing tour of the City : walking around Granville Island and chill out at a good espresso for Agro, Before Visiting Bay False Creek by taxi-boat!

ride by taxi-boat in False Creek False Creek
bay by Aquabus
Then

Hong Nga has made friends with the squirrel-friend of Stanley Park - and with some success! - While Michael chose to tame raccoons ... while raving about the height and circumference of trees in the rainforest. After a little picnic on Third Beach, we got this great ride by the Seawall. Then

Hong Nga Makes Friends With The Inhabitants of Stanley Park, Mr. and Mrs. (?) While Michael Squirrel Prefers socializing With A raccoon family. He aussi Enjoys Walking in the rainforest, admiring The huge trees. After snacking on Third Beach, We Got back home by walking quietly On The Seawall, Enjoying the stunning overview of Vancity!

While Hong Nga sympathize with our friend the squirrel ...
HN and Her new friend Mr. Squirrel ...

Michel tent approach with raccoons ...
while Michel IS making Friends With raccoons!


on Bowen Island Getaway: bus to Horseshoe Bay ferry and 20 minutes to reach the island is 6 miles from shore. A real change of scenery just minutes from the urban world in which we operate and good picnic on the beach!

Leaving the urban world for more nature ... heading off to Bowen Island for a day. Taking The ferry from Horseshoe Bay and 15 minutes Arriving Later On this beautiful island, just 6 miles Away from the shore.

Bowen Island, where we picnicked - Bowen Island

Visit the Downtown neighborhood and its famous Gastown Steam Clock, Chinatown and the Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden . Hong Nga was happy to find products that reminded him of Vietnam and we left at home after some shopping.

Going Downtown, Especially in Gastown to see and hear The Famous steaming clock! THEY really wanted to visit Chinatown WHERE Hong Nga Bought weird stuff from The Chinese blinds! It Reminded Her of Her native Vietnam ... and food was good though! Yummi homemade spring rolls!


Yared is the place ... Yo! Michel is in place ... everything is going! : P
Yo man! *** *** you!

Discovering Ethiopia at the restaurant "Harambe" on Commercial Drive
Eating japanese, chinese, vietnamese, French and ... ethiopian With Ati!

Who's next? Who's next?
Seven: St Malo Beuda
Oct: Nagisa Tokyo
...

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Luggage Piggyback Straps

From virtual to real ... Marriage

was last week. I was in the bus 17, direction East Broadway when I saw an early thirties up with a gym bag ... and boxing gloves pink. Penny dropped at once ... This girl who sat next to me was far from suspecting that the stranger on his right knew a lot about her ... the name of her lover and all his stories of heart, she returned to her training boxing weekly (well yes, that was not hard to find, I grant you!), she loves cats and she is a blogger with good French visibility on the Internet, become a sort of "celebrity" local. It's weird, but knowing full of intimate details about her life, without knowing really put me a little uncomfortable. This skewed ratio between people is confusing and, I must say, quite disturbing. What is there to learn about each other?


I was often asked to speak to me, my job, for us, everything that makes our life in Vancouver. I always said that this was not the purpose of my approach. I'm just looking to discover Canada through our eyes Afro-European. Far from me the desire to write a diary public, even if we do not escape entirely, because the act of writing a blog reveals always a part of oneself to others, everyone you know and whose known to follow our adventures ... Then there are all the others, those we do not know, we do not even suspect, except when you receive a message from a user and then you say " ah yeah, I touch far beyond my family and my friends ... it Internet "but that you take into account not so much ... Everything is so smple in the virtual world. You write a post on a topic that you care about, you click on "Send" and you realize too that the world can access it.

admit that it scares me. All these connections between people, it's great but a bit scary, to say alienating (like Facebook, where my heart is torn between "I delete my account tomorrow," disgusted by both of voyeurism and "mavieestbellejesuisheureux.com" and the "yeah but it's handy for keeping in touch" in this global village that is now our beautiful planet)

So we try to protect themselves, not to reveal too much, to keep his little secrets and stick as much as possible his thread ... Knowing that my friends are asking for more photos and parents more stories ...

I have no desire to keep this blog open very long ... It will dry by itself ... throughout our integration ... There are already so many things that seem familiar, our eye is not as sharp. They are our friends passing we point out. Human beings adapt to any new environment. We are no longer surprised to see trucks in the city and pick-ups everywhere, only to cross more astonished when the little music tells us it's our turn to say Hi driver " and " thank you" to each up and down the bus and stand in line in order of arrival before going to come out get something to eat (take-away pliz! ") just because it was too lazy to cook or go shopping at 21:30.

I'd write more but the whirl of life, and fatigue at the end of a day's work, prevent me sometimes. I often think of things I'd like to share, but when there 'no time, there's no time! :) It will come ... I certainly do not want this blog to become a weekly obligation wonder more constraints than freedom. Patience ... I messages that will be warm soon published. And then, once will not hurt, no translation in English ... it will be the exception that proves the rule! Ahhh lazy when you hold us! :)

A prestissimo!
* see you soon!

Friday, August 20, 2010

How To Play Pokemon Prism Mac

rainy happy marriage!

Marriage of Robyn and Tom was like watching an American movie, except that part of the cast and the rain, which s' was also invited to the party, reminding us that no, we were not in a movie there ...

Attending Tom and Robyn's wedding WAS like doing some extra in an american soap opera / series ... to the rain & the chilly weather Reminded us That We Were not acting in a movie intended in reality ...

The groom awaiting his bride
The groom waiting for His wife-to-be!

Very chic bridesmaids! Black and white
bridemaids

The ceremony took place late afternoon in the garden of the parents of Robyn. Small altar on the lawn chairs, white and blue flowers. The groom is here, protected under the altar, with his groomsmen all dressed identically in white trousers and a tunic from the Philippines, home of Tom. The guests were, to my amazement, dressed in dark colors, which creates a mismatch with the cocktail dresses that are found in stores. I was expecting more eccentricity, color and frou-frou as we see a lot here but no, all was pretty classic ... Either! Go unnoticed if I thought, well it was missed!

The wedding ceremony Took place late in the Afternoon, in Robyn's parents' yard. White chairs set on a perfect lawn, blue flowers and white altar, very convenient on a rainy day! That's where the groom was waiting for the bride, along with his best man and groomsmen. They all wore the same outfit: white pants and beige filipino shirts, Tom's homeland. Guests were surprisingly dressed in dark colours... Interesting as you find a lot of very colourful cocktail dresses in stores. I was expecting more eccentricity and more colour but everyone was very classic in a way... In case I wanted to go unnoticed, well... I could say I failed!


Comme toujours, les invités attendent la mariée et quand la porte d'entrée de la maison s'est ouverte, c'est d'abord le ballet noir et blanc des demoiselles d'honneur qui nous impressed. Then came Robyn, sublime as any married at her father's arms. The ceremony lasted about half an hour and the excitement was palpable ... The exchange of vows between Robyn and Tom have shed some tears. Much love, it's always heartwarming, especially when it's freezing in the rain! ;)

As usual, The Most exciting time awaits you When a wedding the bride IS When Comes Into the church ... Outside the house gold! WE first Saw The bridesmaids getting out one by one And Then the bride Appeared at Her Father's arms. Robyn Looked gorgeous. The ceremony lasted half an Hour and It Was wery emotional, Especially for Robyn and Tom's wows. The tearful Said audience clapped and some "cheers", happy to witness so much love ... and it aussi WARMS you up When seating Under The Rain! ;)


Kisses married, joy and cheer signature records (yes, no passage to the Town Hall is the administration that comes to you!) Then all this small world 's is directed towards the large tent in the garden ... and let the fun begin!

Let's Get The Party Started!!

Just married!

Each table had a different name and city Yared and I were at the table "Toulouse". Oh, how bizarre? lol That's where I met Robyn, in college, ten years ago already ... We got acquainted with our fellow diners. I'm glad to see that is with Arezou, with whom I sympathized with the bridal shower. We do not really know what to do, we wait ... Hunger is felt and the opening of the buffet attracts people like bees to honey. A long queue forms and wait patiently for our crackers and a few pieces of cheese. It heats up immediately - it is rather due to the punch! When the couple join us, after the endless photo sessions, the kickoff dinner at 19h.

Every table was named after a city and Yared and I were at the table of Toulouse. How weird? lol That's the southern French city where Robyn and I first met during our study ten years ago... Wow man!! We introduced ourselves to the other couples around us and made small talk. I was happy that Arezou, whom I met at the Bridal shower, was at the same table. The hungry crowd then headed to the buffet to get some crackers and cheese... and beers or "punch". The newlyweds came back from the wedding shooting and dinner was getting served... at 7pm. Yeah baby!

Yared ne sait lequel choisir... trop d'alcool tue l'alcool!
Yared doesn't know which one to pick up... too much booze buddy!!

The evening passes quietly between the expectation to reach the buffet (to queue again and again) and tasting dishes. A group of Filipino dancers gave a demonstration of traditional dances and then everyone resumes / continues to eat. Only later, around 10am, which will start the speeches in tribute to the newlyweds. The mother of the bride and the father of the bride. Brother. The Stepfather (great shape, thanks to the alcohol? Anyway, Romeo has a good laugh! We love it!) The boys, who engage in passing a few well kept secrets. The best man and maid of honor. There have been many emotions, rhetoric, humor and lots of love. One hour during which I made myself relentlessly attack by mosquitoes ... I was going to report the next day! How come there were so many mosquitoes out there? There's a Laco or pond in the corner? I'll investigate! Mosquitoes, I hardly seen since I live in Vancouver (and to my great relief, because they love my blood hot and sweet ...)

We Spent all evening, lining up to get some food - It Was Really Like Being back to the Olympic fever! - And eating. At 10pm, it WAS time for speeches. From the mother of the bride & the father. Her brother. Her father-in-law (so funny that night and a little bit drunk I guess) Then some friends shared with the audience hidden secrets - for the pleasure of Robyn and Tom! Then it was time for the Best man and the maid of honour. Very emotional speeches, beautiful words, lots of humour and much much love! While listening, I didn't noticed I became the buffet for all mosquitoes attending the wedding that night but I will painfully notice it the day after. How comes?? Is there a lake or a pond around there?? I've never seen any mosquito since we arrived in Vancouver and I was so relieved, especially because they are fond of my sweet and sugary blood... Poor of me!


Les discours finis, les yeux essuyés, le DJ retourne the decks and start the Black Eyed Peas with "I got a feeling" neither one nor two, everyone ended up on the center track to wiggle and scream to celebrate the newlyweds! Everyone, from 7 to 77 years, danced on the tubes of the 80s and 90s (y 'eu "scatman" oh my god!) It was really fun, even if I came back with 15 mosquito bites and a toe in less ... well yes, in full delirium on "footloose", there's a girl (I mention no names but I do not think less ... arghh) that I planted her heel in my Tiny left toe. My God it hurt. Y 'was blood everywhere on the piste et -non, là j'exagère mais bon j'ai souffert pendant une semaine et maintenant mon orteil a une tronche toute bizarre... Estropiée et couverte de crème anti-démangeaison pendant une semaine, bonjour la 2e semaine de vacances ! :p

The DJ played "I got a feeling" from the Back Eyed Peas and everybody headed to the main stage and danced, yelled or jumped with the now husband and wife! We had so much fun dancing on some hits from the Eighties (I love the Eighties and I assume it! Yes!) and the Nineties (remember "I'm a scatman" guys??) even though an "accident " occured while dancing like crazy on "footloose". A lady (don't torture me I won't say any name even tough I wish I could have killed the girl...Argdhh) just put her high heels on my tiny cuty small toe! WTH!! It hurt so much!! there were blood all over the stage and - no I'm kidding but It was really painful for more than a week and now my toe looks really "funny"! Crippled and using a anti-itching cream for a week, what a nice entertainment for my second vacation week!! :p

I got a feeling...
Yeah, I've got a good feeling because that night was a very good night!!
Wish u a happy life R&T!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Dongle Drive For 20 20

VACANZA!! Lighthouse Park

Hot Summer! Oh yeah ... Love To Be On Vacation !!!!! : D

Come on, this is it, finally ... My two-weeks I deserved accurate! - Paid annual vacation in Canada !!!!!!!!! Two weeks, yes, that's all we're given here, at least the new p'tits like me ... We must wait five years of seniority for an additional week youhou! Well, it'll probably make you laugh oh-poor and say that she's gone there voluntarily ... - But I have repeated the mantra "two weeks of vacation per year" for a year to prepare myself psychologically for this new and I still can not get used to it ... I swear that when they arrive, these two weeks, we want to make the most and not missing a beat. It's the holidays (two weeks ouiiiiin!) Is a celebration !!!!!!

Starting my two-week Paid Vacation Beginning of August yeah! Yes, Two Weeks ... Just Two Weeks, Two awesome weeks Because that's all I get so believe me I'm gonna make the Most of It! So happy!! God I just have 2 weeks ... 2 weeks man! Gimme me a Kleenex and let's party! Oh yeah ...

Flashback to the first week of vacation ...

August 1: Gay Pride

rainbow star

The tanks of the Gay Pride are sponsored by big brands ... condoms or bank (??!) or highlight a cause, with varying degrees of humor ... Here is to lift the poor out of their cage chickens ... Free the chickens!
's Gay Pride floats are sponsored by famous condoms' brand or ... banks! They All Deliver a message from "let's smoke pot" to "long live free range chicken" Yeah, Set Them Free!


Grrrrrrrr

Sexy ladies!

Like everything in Canada, before 19h, turned off the music and it fits nicely at home ... hey guys, this is not the party of gays? and pride, and rave DJs, parties to the end of the night? Well no, you're in Canada, guy must not prevent neighbors from sleeping, just clean 2-stroke 3 movements and getting drunk at 15h of aprem for 18h and round off the evening in a bar, ooh ooh ooh closes at 1am '- Oh dear, the rebels! Sorry to be ironic, Canadian friends, readers of way, but go just go for a Europe et vous me comprendrez! ;) PS: On peut boire de l'alcool dans la rue ouh là là...

Partying in Canada is fun... until 7pm when they turn off music and send everyone home! "Party's over guys, have a good night!" Have a good night?? yeah, I just want to have a full night partying!! WTH!! They clean up streets while you finish your last beer (in the alcohol-free area!), feeling a bit tipsy and wonder what to do next... Go to a club? Yeah, partying until... 1am!!! Guys, sorry to sound ironic but go to Europe and party... and you will understand how I feel! and yes, you can drink alcohol on street, it's legal... (eh how comes you're still here??)

August 3: 3 years, love and raspberry Napoleon (yes that's the name they gave the cake, this very ambitious raspberry layer cake and a real treat)
3rd wedding anniversary Served With An Amazing rapsberry cake ... one layer with cream and crusty yummi rapsberries Then one more layer with cream and rapsberries Then oh god I'm in a paradise rapsberry (love berries!)


Almost every day ... playa!

Français Bay Beach

+ sleep, sleep, sleep, reading, reading buddies and enjoy ... just do nothing, that's all I need! In the second week is the arrival of our first visitors. We can not wait, I tell you no! Almost a year to Canada, one year away from family and friends when the first visitors, so we'll pamper them they want to leave! Want to bet? Who's next? ;)

Our First Visitors from France Will come August, 9th! Can not wait! Nearly a year That We landed here, far away from home, family and friends! we miss you guys! We gonna take care of Our First Visitors So Much That They Will never go back home ... You bet? ahha ... so, who's next? ;)